This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, grouped by ownership. Tap a federal or state university to open its full guide to admission requirements, Post-UTME screening, cut-off marks, school fees and the academic calendar.
| Universities | 10 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 2 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in FCT Abuja
Federal universities
- African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) – Abuja
- National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) – Jabi, Abuja
- Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) (YGU) – Gwagwalada
Private universities
- African University of Science and Technology – Abuja
- Baze University – Abuja
- Leadership University – Abuja
- Miva Open University – Abuja
- Nile University of Nigeria – Abuja
- Philomath University – Kuje
- Veritas University – Bwari
Polytechnics in FCT Abuja
Private polytechnics
- Citi Polytechnic – Bwari
- Dorben Polytechnic – Bwari
Colleges of Education in FCT Abuja
State colleges of education
- FCT College of Education – Zuba
Admission tips for FCT Abuja candidates
- For 2026/2027, the minimum UTME score is 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics. Many schools set higher marks. See our cut-off guide.
- Candidates seeking NCE admission with at least four credits no longer need to write the UTME. See the NCE exemption explainer.
- State universities often give admission priority and lower fees to indigenes of the owning state.
- Every admission must be accepted on JAMB CAPS. See how to accept admission.
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